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Research in Plastic Surgery

UC Davis Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing innovative and progressive medical care to patients requiring reconstructive surgery as a result of trauma, cancer resection, congenital defects and a variety of related conditions while simultaneously contributing to scientific advances through innovative clinical and laboratory trials.

Recent and current studies have explored:

Wound healing via stem cell research

Use of Adipose-derived Stem Cells (ASCs) to provide tissue regeneration in bone healing

Effect of adipose-derived stem cells on breast cancer

Use of acellular dermal matrixes in post mastectomy breast reconstruction

A key emphasis of the Plastic Surgery is collaboration with UC Davis specialists in fields such as cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, GI and bariatric surgery, Biomedical Engineering along with integrating established and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic methods into research. This approach assures integrated, seamless treatment options, while reducing risks to patients.